Courses & Curriculum
Chatham's psychology major equips students with knowledge of the fundamentals of psychology, critical and creative thinking, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Explore this page's sample courses and curriculum, and come back soon for a more detailed example degree progression.
Sample Courses & Curriculum
Foundations of Behavioral Research
This course examines the scientific method employed by social scientists. Topics include types of variables, validity and reliability, research ethics, experimentation, and field research. Students will conduct research and write scientific papers in areas of social science.
Social Psychology
An examination of human social behavior with an emphasis on social influences that people have upon the beliefs or behaviors of others. The course covers methods of inquiry as well as the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another. Representative topics include conformity, persuasion, social cognition, prejudice, aggression, and interpersonal relationships.
Addiction
This course will provide a broad dimensional perspective about how the brain and behavior are affected by drugs and other addictive behaviors. Neuroscientific theories of addiction, treatment considerations, biological and personality factors affecting vulnerability to addiction, and prevention strategies will be discussed.